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The Quick Center for the Arts relies on the generosity of donors to bring world-class performances, renowned speakers, and transformative arts education programs to Fairfield University students and the greater Fairfield community. While ticket sales provide important revenue, they cover only a portion of the cost of presenting these exceptional experiences.

Philanthropic support sustains every aspect of the Quick's mission—from presenting acclaimed artists and the Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum to expanding access through the Arts for All Program and supporting creative innovation through our artist-in-residence program.

Gifts of every size make a meaningful impact and ensure the Quick remains a vibrant cultural resource for audiences of all ages. We invite you to explore the giving opportunities below and support the programs that matter most to you.

Contributions to the Annual Appeal help sustain our general operations, allowing us to welcome world-class artists, expand access through student and community engagement programs, maintain our state-of-the-art facility, and ensure that the arts remain accessible to audiences of all ages. Your gift provides the flexibility to meet our greatest needs and strengthens the Quick Center's mission to inspire learning, creativity, and connection through the performing arts. Please make a gift to our Annual Appeal today and help ensure the Quick Center continues to thrive for years to come.

Deepen your engagement with the Quick Center by joining our Patron Program. Patron Members provide vital funding for our season and signature initiatives that enrich the cultural life of our region.

With a gift of $5,000 or more, Patron Members enjoy a unique relationship with the Quick Center, including personalized ticket reservations, exclusive access to artists and rehearsals, invitations to VIP receptions and dinners, and behind-the-scenes events. Most importantly, Patron support helps ensure that the Quick Center can continue presenting extraordinary artistic experiences and expanding access to the arts for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

For more information or to join the Patron Program, please contact Marie-Laure Kugel, Director of Development, Fairfield Arts and Minds, at mkugel@fairfield.edu.

In recognition of Dr. Eliasoph’s 50^th anniversary at Fairfield University and the transformative impact of the Open VISIONS Forum since its inception in 1997, the Series has been renamed the Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum and a Fund was created to support the program. Donations to the Eliasoph OVF Fund enhance the Forum’s flexibility to respond to emerging opportunities and enable the Quick Center to bring world-class speakers to our stage for conversations on some of the most pressing topics of our time.

The Quick Center Arts for All Program was established to ensure access to meaningful arts education experiences for youth, families, and community members throughout the region. Through a range of programs serving K-12 students through seniors, the program brings the transformative power of the arts to thousands of participants each year. Rooted in Fairfield University's Jesuit mission, Arts for All fosters intellectual curiosity and a commitment to the common good by expanding access to exceptional artistic, educational, and pre-professional opportunities for youth across Fairfield County, while helping to build a more connected, inclusive, and culturally vibrant community.

The Arts for All Program supports:

• Our School Matinee Series, offering live theatre experiences for students in grades Pre-K through 12, including free tickets for students in underserved communities;
• Transportation programs that provide access to theatre and arts experiences for youth and families from neighboring communities and schools;
• Special partnerships with the Regional Center for the Arts and the Juvenile Detention and Residential Center in Bridgeport, expanding access to arts education and creative expression for diverse student populations;
• Artist-in-residence programs that bring teaching artists into schools and community organizations to lead masterclasses and workshops;
• Connecting with Balance program for senior citizens;
• In-school workshops featuring artists and performers from the Quick Center season, providing students with unique opportunities to engage directly with working arts professionals;
• Summer camp scholarships that enable underserved youth to participate in hands-on arts learning and creative exploration;

For more information about the Arts for All Program, please contact Lori Jones, Director of Programming & Operations, at ljones@fairfield.edu